OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Good Morning, Ladies. It is absolutely beautiful this morning. I'm going outside to work in the area that I will put in a fire pit. I need to spray more weed killer and try to dig out more flowers. Greg and Carrie will help me put it in, I'm hoping. Have any of you put landscaping fabric down? Is it necessary to use the plastic "nail fasteners" when you put it down? I'm just wondering because I want to lay it before I put landscape rock around the firepit. I want to do it right so weeds won't come through.
Have a great day!
Bert0 -
Hi All,
I hosted Emma's second bday- need to get pics on FB as she was so cute. I found a Minnie Mouse dress and shoes ang sunglasses- she was in heaven!
Our next appt at the memory clinic is Monday- so some of the wait is almost over- primary dr 8/5 then we wait for the neurologist. I do plan to ask the Dr on Monday about a support group etc in front of Rick- just so he is aware- from what I've read and talking to the ladies at the dr office the paranoia of me cheating or leaving him is VERY common with the front lobe issue. I must remind myself to be patient but I'll confess it is SO taxing on my heart.
I'm struggling to track on WW and take care of me- the stress sends me to munch land - but so far today I've tracked both B and L and planning an easy instapot dinner so I'll be on track. I have some frozen porkchops = I'll google a recipe and do that with veggies.
You ALL amaze me with facing whatever challenge life throws at you and Paula- I don't know how you do what you do- Luis must be a very sweet guy to just always know, when he knows.
Bert- good luck with the lawyer and fridge saga
Patti so glad the cabin was fun -
Janet- big waves
Daine- safe travels
Karla- if you're lurking - HELLO
I'll be back again
Cindy0 -
Good morning my sweet friends. We had some excitement at work yesterday. 2 ladies tried to make off with over $4000 worth of merchandise. They first ripped some expensive scissors off the peg and then proceeded to cut lots of expensive pens, jewelry and other cutting tools off the pegs. Most of what they were taking had security locks on the pegs. They were watching them on the security cameras and when the cops came the girls tried to make a break for it but didn't get out in time. They had their purses and bags chock full of stuff from other stores in our strip mall. They were taken to jail and we got to spend the rest of our shift repairing packaging and restocking. They had 275 items!
I have been bemoaning my lack of exercise ever since TRX ended last fall. I keep watching the schedule for a class at a day and time I can attend and nothing has struck my fancy. Yesterday a new post came out from the gym that my male TRX instructor is going to start TRX boot camp. 3 sessions, each 8 classes for $20. Starts August 5th and will be held on Mondays and Thursdays. I have been working Mondays and Wednesdays so decided I am going to cut back to just Wednesdays for the duration of these boot camps. I ride bikes with my daughter on Tuesdays and will continue that as long as the weather permits. Sounds sick but I am so excited to be returning to my favorite form of exercise.
Enough about me.
Cindy, I am glad you are going to ask about a support group. I can't imagine what you are going thru and what is yet to come. I know your girls will be there for you every step of the way. Wish I were near you to help as well but know I am just a phone call, text or email away. Never hesitate to connect with me.
Bert, I am beyond livid on your behalf. I hope your lawyer friend can either light a fire under them to resolve this or at least have some good advice for you. I have never heard of a company putting a customer thru such nonsense with an appliance under warranty. I will never buy from Sears! I have no experience with that fabric.
Waving hi to everyone else. Time to shower and then go sign up for boot camp before heading to Mom's for the afternoon
Patti
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Good Morning, Ladies. I slept in a little this morning.....my body was telling me to rest. I worked 4 hours yesterday in the flower garden off the patio getting ready to install a fire pit that will be delivered today. Greg and Carrie will help with the fire pit and landscape rocks today and tomorrow. I took out more lilies that had taken over the area. It looks so nice, but my body was rebelling last night. Oh well, it's done, and I'll recouperate. The weather is so pretty, that it was perfect timing to get it it done before Greg and Carrie go back to school. Mike is working this week.
Patti: Glad to hear your TRX instructor is doing boot camp. I'm not sure what TRX is. I can't believe the audacity of some people. They thought they would get away with 275 items? It's unbelievable! I'm glad they got caught.
Cindy: My heart goes out to you. Like Patti, I can't imagine what you are going through.
Waving hi to Janet, Diane, Paula, and Karla. Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Hello all. Just a quick check in. We are on the ferry waiting to sail for Newfoundland. It is quite plush! I’m sure once I get there cell service will be a rare commodity.
I’ve read all. Bert I cannot believe how awful this fridge experience has been. We used to buy our appliances from Sears 20 years ago but haven’t recently. After your story I never will. Loved the pictures!
Patti what a story! So glad they were caught. My son used to work retail and they were not allowed to do anything about shoplifters until they stepped out of the store, and then they couldn’t pursue them. Glad the police were there in time.
Paula you need to listen to your body! I know how badly you want to get the house in shape to move in, but it will happen sooner or later.
Cindy my heart is breaking for you. I hope you find a local support group. Just remember it is the disease talking, not your loved one.
Karla how are your dad and Kerry doing? Not the easy retirement you had hoped for!
Janet I’m sure you are keeping busy indoors in the heat. At home we had a heat wave of about 12 days with the “feels like” over 100. Glad we weren’t there!0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. The fire pit is built! Tomorrow, Greg and Carrie will return and we will get the landscaping rocks placed around it. Carrie dug out the lilies in the other bed, and Greg and I cleared out. We put landscaping fabric down and Greg shoveled the rocks in that area. It's looking beautiful! I'll take pics when everything is done. Today, I'll go back to Lowe's to get the edging for Greg to build around the bird feeder and my hummingbird feeder. This morning, I'll trim some bushes, weed a small flower bed, and spray other weeds. I'm so thankful for the cooler weather to be able to be outside and get this done. I'm also thankful for Greg and Carrie for their awesome help.
I'm taking Jillian and her best friend to see Frozen, Jr. on Saturday. I know they will have a good time, just like Penny did this past Saturday.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Hello ladies, had a great WI, great to see movement in the downward direction. It kept me in a good mood all day. My hairdresser introduced me to a new hair straightening brush. I have enough curl in my hair that I can't just wash and go and I have always hated how hard the flat iron is on my hair. The brush is so much easier and quicker to use. She has RA and says it is a game changer for her hands. You dry your hair then just run the brush thru big sections of hair from the underside. It gives you volume while it straightens. I ordered one as soon as I got home. About $40. Getting my laundry and grocery shopping done so we can head to the cabin this afternoon.
Diane your pictures are stunning. What a fabulous trip you guys are taking. Bet Elise is missing you though. Keep them coming when you have service. Be safe, enjoy and stop by as often as you can.
Bert, I hop your body is being kind to you today after you gave it some rest. Can't wait to see pictures of the finished product.
Janet, have you taken advantage of our cooler evenings? I know they won't last so enjoy them while you can.
Paula, I pray you are feeling better too. Your Luis is such a gem, but I know you treat him just as well. Keep us posted on the progress. I can't wait to come visit your new digs when you are ready for inspection, lol.
Much to do, so better get busy. Looking forward to the weekend with our friend and his daughter. It will be bittersweet and there will be lots of hugs going around as they spend their first weekend there without Stephanie. I think this will make it more real than anything. The cabin was her favorite place on this earth.
Patti0 -
Forgot one thing. Cindy, you made my eyes leak with this first book in the trilogy. Just read the last few pages this morning. Will start book two very soon0
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Good afternoon ladies,
I've been down this week. I think Saturday did me in. I was on muscle relaxers every 4 to 6 hours around the clock just to keep my muscles loosened enough to walk. My leg and hip went to hell in a hand baskest. Started feeling better yesterday so stopped the meds, well I ended up with chills and vomiting, withdrawals I'm guessing. Today was a very good day. Went to the grocery, did some cleaning and finally figured out how we are doing cabinets in the kitchen. Took some rearranging but figured it out. My daughter works third shift tonight then she is going to concert Friday night so I'll have baby Luis and Alex, Diego is going camping with a friend so he won't be here. We are going to the house Saturday to hang cabinets and do some sanding in the kitchen to prep for painting. Once we finish me and Luis are having date night. Not sure what we are doing or where we are going but we'll figure that out Saturday. Heating up again Sunday but would like to get more work done, really want to get kitchen together so we can start working on the bathroom. Once those are done the rest will be relatively easy, paint and flooring. There is more structure work to do in our bedroom. Really getting impatient lol. Luis is definitely my rock. He is always there for me when I need him even though he's such a busy busy man.
Personals later, have a great night all!
Paula0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. It was a rough sleeping night. Up and down most of the night. Tonight is the 4th out of 6 shows of Frozen, Jr. Ticket sales have been great! We are sold out for Sunday afternoon.
Carrie found ground hornets in our wood pile last night. We saw about 15 hornets go in the nest, one right after another, around 8:00 pm. I'm so happy no one got stung. Our monthly technician is coming today, so I'll show him where the nest is. He will put something down, and I'll have him return to make sure it has done it's job. Mike has gotten stung the past two summers while mowing. Has anyone had a problem? If so, what did you use?
Sears comes tomorrow! Wish us luck, and that I don't throw a massive fit when he arrives.
Paula: So sorry you're not feeling well. Happy to hear you're doing better though.
Patti: Thinking of your this weekend.
Waving hi to Janet, Diane, Cindy, and Karla.
Have a great day!
Bert0 -
Good Morning, Ladies......two more shows to go! The fire pit is done! I will complete the bird feeder area next week as well as paint the family room after drywallers finish today.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Good afternoon,
Bert I love the fire pit. Can't wait to start doing ours but that's a long way down the road lol
Just got in from working on the house. Got all the paper boarder scraped off the walls, move all the ceramic tile from kitchen to bathroom where it will be installed. Hubby and "ex" son in law are installing lower cabinets. I say "ex" because they are still married and get along so well that it seems they are still together just living apart 😂😂😂. I finished mudding the one end if the kitchen and sanded the dry stuff from last time. I left cause I wasn't going to sit there watching the mud dry lol and I was up and down the ladder so much that my legs are screaming lol We are making good progress now, was hoping to get it painted this weekend but not ready for that yet. Still need to mud other end if kitchen and do all the sanding but cabinets are going in so it won't be long. Tomorrow, depending on how I'm feeling I want to go sand the dry mud and mud the other end if the kitchen. Oh it's getting exciting now lol
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!
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Good Morning, Ladies. I'm up early this morning. Today is the last show! I'm ready for it to be over, honestly. I love working with my church friends and friends I've made from parents of the cast, but I'm tired and am ready for a new chapter (which is now painting the family room, and bedrooms )
I'm looking forward to floating in the pool tomorrow afternoon. It will definitely be on my schedule.
Fridge saga: The technician was supposed to come yesterday. I kept checking my email to track the appointments. Around 4:00, my email said that there was not longer a service call. I then went on the technician chat and was told that the service man reported that at 3:10, he arrived and no one was home. Funny, Mike was home all day and the garage door was up all day. Then he stated that he tried to call several times and could not get through. Ha! I immediately called and was irate. The "scheduled" another one for Aug. 8! I yelled that I would be calling Monday. Apparently Mike called while I was at the ticket table and some guy said we should have received a replacement by now as everything is in order. Mike mentioned legal action, and the complaint was updated to manager level. We shall see....
Paula: I wish I were as talented as you. I tried mudding and sanding a couple of times, and thats' why I hired someone to fixed the areas that looked like a cobblestone street! I'm anxious to get things painted, so I can get thing put back together. I also need to finish things outside.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good morning, my guests just left and I am enjoying coffee on the deck with my birds. Today will be a whole cabin cleaning day. Edd is pouring more concrete in the garage. Food choices not perfect but at least portion controlled. Total beef weekend, lol, Philly cheese steaks and corn Friday, burgers and cabbage Saturday. Lots of water around me and in me, lol.
We had some sad moments talking and missing Stephanie but it was somewhat healing for Justin to be here, her favorite place on earth.
Paula, you put me to shame with how hard you work. I hate drywall mud and sanding but live painting. It is so nice when the "ex" is still a working and caring part of the family.
Bert, I am truly amazed at the blatant lies from the technician! At this point I think they owe you an upgraded fridge and at least $200 for groceries. What a load of crappola. Enjoy the last show and your pool. Love the firepit, it really turned out nice
HI to all, gonna finish my coffee and get to work. Tomorrow is my last Monday at Joanna.
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Bert, I am not talented. I'm learning as I go lol. We are doing everything ourselves due to financial reasons. I took out a loan but that was used on supplies needed like flooring, plywood, tiles, cabinets etc. I'm trying to do it right but it won't be perfect for sure lol
Patti, it sounds like I work hard, yesterday I did work hard but paid for it last night. It's just a big job and I'm anxious to get it done lol
Today I went to the house but only weed eated while my husband mowed then I can home lol.
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Good Morning, Ladies. Frozen, Jr is in the books! We sold a total of 798 tickets for all 6 shows. I'm glad it's over as my patience wore thin with the woman in charge. She has to micromanage everything! She's a great friend when she's not on a project. I'm happy to have space between us for awhile.
Today, I start painting. Then it's "float time" in the pool this afternoon. I'm looking forward to that.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning everyone!
Bert, enjoy your float time today. I will do everything but paint. I despise painting lol. Not to mention I'm horrible at it lol
Have all three grandsons today, mommy works till 6. I'm trying to get cleaning and laundry done. But right now I'm lazing on the sofa lol
Hubby is going to put the floor in the laundry room today so it's not open and the we can drywall in there, we need to get an exterior door for the room as well.
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Good evening, we got home late last night and up early today so I could have lunch with Janet. Always a joy to spend time with her. Work wasn't too busy and now I am chilling by checking in.
Paula, wish I could come paint for you. Don't know where my days are going but I don't seem to have a spare second lately.
Bert, hope you got your float on.
Sweet dreams to everyone
Patti0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I didn't get my float on yesterday as it rained in the afternoon after I got the primer on. I need to paint another coat of primer as I'm trying to cover over dark red with a lighter coat. I'll get done today, though I'm sure. I fell asleep early last night, so I'm up bright and early today.
Patti: Enjoy your lunch with Janet.....we should have lunch again sometime.
Paula: I'm sure your grandsons kept you busy. I had all four two weeks ago for four straight days. I enjoyed them, but was totally wiped out.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Hello - Been very busy around here but have read all. Had a delightful (as always) with Patti yesterday. Just what I needed! Bert, I'm up for a drive to IN for another lunch - late August/early September.
Lots to do around the house in the next week - just a big push to accomplish a few things. Now to get the energy ...
More soon, I promise; hugs to all.
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The family room is painted! Greg can over to help Mike put the bookshelves back in the hearth. He just couldn’t do it himself. Pictures will be put back on the wall and then I’m relaxing In The pool until it’s time to go to church for the cast dinner.
Lindsey and Justin will be in Chicago this week so we are leaving Thursday and return on Saturday morning.0 -
Bert, you sure don't waste a moment when you tackle a project. The fire pit alone would have taken Edd at least 3 weeks, lol. I would be up for an Indiana lunch
Nice day with mom. No ride with Susie tonight because I had to do something with the peppers I have picked before they go bad. So I make 6 jars of low sugar black raspberry jalapeno jam, 7 jars jalapeno jam, and 4 1/2 jars low sugar blackberry jam. The berries were from my friends down the road at the cabin. The low sugar ones have less than 1 tsp of sugar per tablespoon of jam. I am beat so dishes may have to wait until morning
Talk tomorrow
Patti
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Good morning ladies,
Bert, glad you finished painting! Bet you are excited as well.
Patti, the jalapeno jams sound amazing!!! I love jalapenos! Wish I was talented enough to make it lol
Pretty uneventful day yesterday, my get up and go got up and went. My son texted me and asked if they can stay here till they find a house. They are looking for a house to buy but he doesn't want to be house poor so looking for a house under a certain amount. They've been staying with her mom but Mateo got into it with her so this weekend my son, his gf and daughter will be moving in until the find a place.
Patti, Bert, Janet, I'd love to do lunch! I need some me time and lunch with the girls would be awesome!!! Name the time and place 😃😃😃 well that is if you want me to come
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Good Morning, Ladies. This morning, I'll put pictures, etc. back and then tidy up a little. Mike is tackling Sears this morning. He thought they would call after his talk on Saturday!
I knew better. I think it's time for small claims court, or some other type of legal action.
Paula: I'm definitely up for lunch with you, Patti, Janet, and anyone else in the area. Last time, we met in Shelbyville, IN at a Cracker Barrel. Would that work for you? I'm not sure how far that is from your house. Perhaps sometime in late August?
Patti: Glad you had a nice day with your mom.
Janet: Late August would work better for me for lunch as I'll be traveling to GA to attend Lindsey's baby shower. I'll also be traveling for student teachers and field students, too in September.
Waving hi to Diane, Cindy, and Karla. Have a great day, everyone!
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Hello again. Lunch with the girls and then work are all that I have for today. It is the start of a new sale set and I know it will be a big one. I wouldn't mind it so much if the sales changed but most of the time the signs we take down are replaced with the same signs with new dates. At least the sales are lasting 3-4 weeks. My LS blackberry jam is a keeper. Slightly tart with the flavor of the berries the star. Going to try making some low sugar peach next.
Paula, you are going to have to start stacking the kids two deep soon, lol. How wonderful that you are able to help them out. We did the same for Mike when he divorced my granddaughter's mom. I loved the bonus time with Alex and was happy to give him a chance for a better restart to his life.
How wonderful it would be if we could all meet for lunch. Shelbyville is about a 2 hour drive for each of us and easy to get to.
My available dates for August 19, 20, 22, 27, 29. What do you guys think?
Patti0 -
Good morning alll. My assised living home is fast turning into a nursing home!! My dad is having dizzyy spells and headaches and I haven't set him up with a PCP here because he has refused to go to a doctor here. I think he is finally seeing the error in his way though. Kerry is having a coughing and cold spelll too, so I called his pukmonary doctor yesterday and they called in some antibitotics and prednisolone. I talked to dad about the new VA hospital they opened up here and he did show an inerest there. We are going to drive over to it and let him see how nice it is and see about getting him signed up there. I don't like these headaches he is having. I can always take him to the urgent care I go to that is very thorough. Kerry is overall very happy here. He loves his room and the TV system I have. He has not had a TV in his room in years and loves that too. He makes no mention of wanting to return to Panama City. Kerry has been established as of yesterday with a new PCP here. He has been setup with a neurologist for the tingling and numbnest in his fingers and hands and his walking difficulties. Yes, I have my hands full here. But I love this and it is a honor to take care of them. Kerry is very appreciiative and always says Thank You after everything I do or hand him. It's endearing. Dad just wants to leave me a bunch of money. LOL.
I had a EGD yesterday that showed I had a narrowing of my esophagus that may have been the culprit of my issue with food lodging sporadically. I did not have a hiaal hernia that I suspected. He stretched my esophagus. I feel fine today. I am feeling very good from my thyroidectomy and the dosage seems fine from the Synthroid so far. I see my new endocrinologist on 8-8.
My BFF that took me to the EGD yesterday and never uddered a word of her being in pain or having a medical issue herself, was admited to the hospital and is having gallbladder surgery this morning!! Please pray for my BFF, Monica.
Paula - You are a miracle lady. Great wife, grandmother and friend. Your house will be awesome and exacly as you wan it. We enjoyed building our pool house, man masion, game room in the back yard last year. It is a retreat for us now. Everyone that see is is really impressed. You always hang in there with your health issues and know exactly how to handle your symptoms. I can surely relate lately.
Janet - You have been a slient busy bee.
Patti - I want to learn how to make the raspberry jalapeno jam. Right now I pay $11.99 a jar for the Raven's jam through Amazon. It is awesome and I only treat myself every so often.
Bert - You are such a whirlwind. Between you grandkis, church and you home you never seem to sit down or float in your pool. But that' is what keeps you young at heart!! I love the fire pit. We really don't have much chance to use those down here on the gulf, althoough I have one but not built in the ground.
Cindy - I've got to get back to you wonderful book. The health issues took me over. So sorry to read of the issues with rick, but glad it is being addressed. You have your escape with your writing and your girl and US!!
Diane - You and John are having a wonderful retirement and travel across our country and Canada. Kerry and Dad keep me busy but they both neede me badly. I still have time with my family and am planning on flying to Detroit to visit a 47 year friend of mine and going to the wedding omy GF that passed while visiting me. My niece is coming from Tampa to stay with my dad and Kerry. So I am praying all that works out.
I better get going.
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Patti: Right now, any of those dates are good for me. I don’t know how many students I will have, so the earliest dates are the best for me.0
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Good Morning, Ladies. We are heading to Chicago this morning to visit with Dan, Annie, Penny, Lindsey, and Justin. Dylan is in FL staying the week with his cousin. We haven't seen Lindsey and Justin since Christmas, so we are looking forward to it. I'll be going to GA in September to attend a baby shower for Lindsey, and then the babies will be born in November. Lindsey thinks it will be October, though.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Quick stop. Work was as bad as I thought it would be and I am glad I am down to one day a week and getting back to TRX next week. If I am going to be tired I would much rather it was from exercise. Yep, I am weird like that. Going with my gf to pick up her new serger and meet her sewing machine guy. Sewing machine repairmen are hard to find so I hope he did a good job on her other machine. His rates are reasonable and he gave her a deal on the machine and the service of her old machine. Then we are going to a quaint little town for lunch and to visit a fabric shop there that is known across the country for their quality and selection. It is a quilters must stop shop in this area of the country.
Bert, I am so glad to see you mention Lindsey's pregnancy. I was afraid to ask. Hope she is doing well and I know it will be a joy-filled weekend for everyone.
Time to scoot. We are not going to the cabin until tomorrow as Edd has too much work to do.
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Patti: I know. I’ve been on pins and needles throughout her pregnancy. She looks good. We will spend the day with them today. Looking forward to some family time today0
